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'Significant' amount of money stolen in armed robbery at credit union

'Significant' amount of money stolen in armed robbery at credit union

There were two people inside the Alliance Boulevard branch at the time and police say they complied with the robbers' demands
Ramp closures coming to Barrie's Highway 400, Essa Road interchange

Ramp closures coming to Barrie's Highway 400, Essa Road interchange

Northbound 400 off-ramp to Essa will be closed from 6 p.m. on Nov. 12 until 5 a.m. on Nov. 13
Elnaz Hajtamiri's ex-boyfriend charged with murder

Elnaz Hajtamiri's ex-boyfriend charged with murder

The woman was violently abducted from a home in Wasaga Beach in January 2022 and hasn't been seen since
Street names honour veterans’ sacrifices all year round

Street names honour veterans’ sacrifices all year round

As Remembrance Day approaches, book offers opportunity to learn about the 56 streets named after local heroes
Innisfil council hits brakes on 'prudent' Bradford Bypass motion

Innisfil council hits brakes on 'prudent' Bradford Bypass motion

A motion that "looks at the health of Lake Simcoe," was considered a "dangerous precedent" by most of Innisfil council.
Pink Barbie-inspired trees? Frankie Flowers talks hot holiday decor trends

Pink Barbie-inspired trees? Frankie Flowers talks hot holiday decor trends

Bradford-raised horticulture expert Frank Ferragine to speak at Seasons Christmas and Fall Cottage Life shows in Mississauga this weekend
‘No kidding’: Some councillors disappointed by new economic strategy

‘No kidding’: Some councillors disappointed by new economic strategy

Proposed BWG Economic Development Strategy (2023-26) aims to make it easier for more people to both live and work in Bradford
'Sudden and unexpected': Midland Deputy Mayor Jack Contin dies

'Sudden and unexpected': Midland Deputy Mayor Jack Contin dies

'He was my wingman, and he’s left a void that won’t be easily filled,' says mayor on sudden passing of Jack Contin, 70
Ford government rezoned land after developer donations, despite ministry pushback

Ford government rezoned land after developer donations, despite ministry pushback

Internal emails shed new light on the government's decision-making process when it opened up Greenbelt and other land for development
Oro-Medonte 'not comfortable' with Barrie's boundary request

Oro-Medonte 'not comfortable' with Barrie's boundary request

Oro-Medonte Deputy Mayor Peter Lavoie expresses concern for residents who live in the area the city is looking to acquire for industrial development